The KARATA Timeline

The KARATA Timeline
Forging the path of Innovation
1972
First electric-start belt drive for Sportsters
1974
First electric start Big Twin primary belt drive
1981
First secondary belt drive for Big Twins, stock and custom
1986
First FXR primary and secondary belt drives featuring a 1.500” rear belt
1993
First commercially produced 3'' open electric start belt drive
First commercially produced 4'' open electric start belt drive
1994
First and only one piece 6061-T6 billet motor plate
1998
First commercially produces outboard bearing support systems for belt drives
First commercially produced 5'' open electric start belt drive
2003
Piranha Klutches are introduced
First commercially produced Extended Center Distance open electric start belt drive
2004
First commercially produced Extended Center Distance right side drive motor plates
First commercially produced right side drive motor plates
2005
First commercially produced Dyna right side drive primary belt drives
First commercially produced right side drive primary belt drives specifically
designed for Big Dog motorcycles using Baker Drivetrain’s new DSSC system
Table Of Contents
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
Big Dog
Softail
Softail Extended Center Distance, XCD
Softail PM/PYO, Dyna Ness Y2K
Dyna
FXR
Road King/FLT
Shovelhead
Panhead
Knucklehead
Kick Start
OUTBOARD BEARING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
PIRANHA KLUTCHES
INTIMIDATOR SERIES BILLET ALUMINUM MOTOR PLATES & BILLET ALUMINUM ACCESSORIES
ENCLOSED & OPEN PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
Softail
Shovelhead FX Sturgis Repair Assembly
FXR/FLT/Road King
Evolution FX
Shovelhead
Panhead
Knucklehead
Sportster
REAR BELT DRIVES
REPLACEMENT BELTS FOR PRIMARY & REAR BELT DRIVES
1-01 - 1-32
1-06 - 1-09
1-10 - 1-11
1-12 - 1-13
1-14 - 1-15
1-16 - 1-17
1-18 - 1-19
1-20 - 1-21
1-22 - 1-25
1-26 - 1-27
1-28 - 1-29
1-30 - 1-31
2-01 - 2-10
3-01 - 3-04
4-01 - 4-08
5-01 - 5-08
5-02 - 5-03
5-03
5-04
5-05
5-05
5-05
5-05
5-06
6-01 - 6-04
7-01 - 7-04
REPLACEMENT ENGINE & CLUTCH BASKET PULLEYS, TRANSMISSION & REAR WHEEL PULLEYS
REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
8-01 - 8-06
9-01 - 9-06
A-01 - A-02
BAD BOY, BUELL, CONVERTIBLE, DEUCE, DUO GLIDE, DYNA, DYNA GLIDE, DYNA WIDE GLIDE, ELECTRA GLIDE, EVOLUTION, FAT
BOB, FAT BOY, FAT HEAD, HARLEY, HARLEY-DAVIDSON, H-D, HERITAGE SPRINGER, HYDRA GLIDE, HUGGER, LIGHTNING, LOW
RIDER, NIGHT TRAIN, ROAD GLIDE, ROAD KING/FLT, SCREAMIN EAGLE, SOFTAIL, SPORTSTER, SPRINGER, SUPER GLIDE, TSPORT, THUNDERBOLT, TOUR-PAK, TWIN CAM, TWIN CAM 88A, TWIN CAM 88B, ULTRA CLASSIC, V-FIRE III, V-ROD AND WIDE
GLIDE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY, INC., MILWAUKEE, WI, U.S.A.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® AND BUELL® MOTORCYCLE MODEL DESIGNATIONS ARE UTILIZED IN THIS CATALOG FOR REFERENCE
ONLY:
EL, FL, FLH, FLHC, FLHF, FLHR, FLHRCI, FLHRI, FLHRSEI, FLHS, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCI, FLHTCU, FLHTCUI, FLHTC, ULTRA, FLHX, FLST,
FLSTC, FLSTI, FLSTF, FLSTFI, FLSTS, FLSTSI, FLT, FLTC, FLTCUI, FLTC ULTRA, FLTR, FLTRI, FXB, FXD, FXDB, FXDG, FXDL, FXDS-CON,
FXDWG, FXDX, FXDXT, FXE, FXEF, FXLR, FXR, FXRC, FXRDG, FXRS, FXRSE, FXRS-SP, FXRT, FXS, FXSB, FXST, FXSTI, FXSTB, FXSTSI,
FXWG, K, KH, WL, WLA, XL, XK883R, XL 1200C, XL 1200S, XLCH, XLCR, XLH, XLH 883, XLH 883C, XLH 883 HUGGER, XLH 1100,
XLH 1200, XLR, XLS, XLT, XR, M2, X1, S1, S2, S2T, S3, S3T, FIREBOLT XB9R, VRSCA AND BLAST.
Primary Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
WHY CHOOSE INTIMIDATOR ® ?
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
KARATA ENTERPRISES is a company with over 33 years of experience in the design, development
and manufacture of premiere-quality belt drive systems. As one of the originators of the primary
belt drive for motorcycles, KARATA ENTERPRISES has built our reputation on proven quality, serviceability and precision manufacturing. Although several of our competitors have copied many of our
ground-breaking innovations, none of them can claim the long list and history of innovations that
were created by KARATA ENTERPRISES. We are often imitated, but NEVER duplicated. Do not be
fooled, you can buy quality once, or pay the price for inferior components over and over.
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
What makes Karata INTIMIDATOR series primary belt drives the best? Our commitment to quality.
We understand that the master bike builder, mechanic and rider will settle for no less than the best
when it comes to their motorcycles. This is why the level of quality found in every INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive is unmatched by any of our competitors.
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
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MOTOR PLATES:
Every INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor plate is CNC machined from a SOLID piece of 6061 aluminum billet. We offer offset motor plates for specific applications that range from .250” to 2.00”. Each offset is machined as part of the plate, eliminating the need for primary spacers which are useful but
not capable of adding any strength. Is this more costly? Absolutely, but when compared to other
manufacturers’ motor plates that are bolted-together from several pieces or made from a cast plate
that is machined to look like billet, the choice becomes clear: The STRONGEST motor plate money
can buy is the KARATA INTIMIDATOR .. And
strength is key to ensure the proper function of
any belt drive, whether it’s on a factory street bike
or on a highhorsepower
radical custom.
Zero, .500”, .750”, 1.000”,
1.500” and 2.00” offset
motor plates shown here.
Even the massive 45mm offset motor plate used with PaulYaffe
Twin Cam wide tire conversionsiscarved from a 130-pound slab
of aluminum over 4-inches thick.
BELTS:
INTIMIDATOR
SERIES
All
primary belt drives use 8mm Goodyear STPD Kevlar belts. For the tough
requirements of the INTIMIDATOR belt drives, there simply isn’t a better belt. KARATA has been
using Goodyear belts for over 30 years and we stock a complete line of replacement belts in all
sizes.
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
With over 30 different support plates and the option to run no
cover, a partial cover or a full cover, the KARATA design is simple and stylish. There is simply no way
either pulley can move.
Replacement
Components
The design is simple and strong. Massive 3” bearings are housed
in precision-machined, polished pulley covers with steel carriers
that bolt to each pulley and are connected by a support plate.
These carriers are located exactly on center of each shaft and the
support plate maintains the exact center distance of the motor
plate. By tying the pulleys together in this manner, pulley and/or
shaft movement is absolutely eliminated.
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
BEARING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support systems are sold as part of
all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives. They are also
offered as optional accessories for the 3” and 4” INTIMIDATOR
belt drives and can be retrofitted to all INTIMIDATOR belt drives
ever made.
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
KARATA’S aluminum pulleys, for INTIMIDATOR SERIES
belt drives and standard belt drives are hard anodized in
house to 62 Rockwell hardness with an exclusive
Alcoa/Martin process. This adds durability and an attractive finish that complements any motorcycle’s appearance.
Piranha
Klutches
PULLEYS:
Our pulleys are machined to specific tolerances. The teeth are then gear-cut to proprietary dimensions as called out by our belt manufacturers, Gates and Goodyear. This ensures optimal wrap and
belt release in addition to providing cool, quiet operation and long, dependable service.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
WHAT YOU GET WITH INTIMIDATOR ®
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
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EVERY INTIMIDATOR SERIES KIT IS COMPLETE
Every KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary
belt drive is supplied with all components and
necessary mounting hardware and instructions
to insure a complete and simple installation.
WHY CLUTCHES ARE OPTIONAL
As most of the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary
belt drives were originally designed to be
installed on stock motorcycles, they were, and
still are, built to be used with OEM or OEMreplacement high-performance clutches.
Additionally, with the wide selection of aftermarket clutches available today, we understand
that every builder, mechanic and rider has their
own preference. Therefore, all KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives are sold
without clutches in order to provide more choice
to the builder, mechanic and rider.
For OEM clutch replacement, and for custom
motorcycles with high-horsepower engines,
KARATA offers the PIRANHA KLUTCH in two massive configurations.
For complete, detailed information on the
PIRANHA KLUTCH series, see SECTION 3.
ALL INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY
BELT DRIVES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• One-piece billet aluminum motor plate with
sealed mainshaft bearing, installed
• Billet aluminum jackshaft support
• Billet steel starter jackshaft
• Front pulley with steel retaining ring
• Rear pulley with ring gear and double-row
clutch hub bearing, installed
• Goodyear STPD 8mm belt
• Engine shaft nut
• All necessary hardware included
• 5-iinch belt drives include an outboard
bearing support kit. For a complete listing of
all bearing support plate styles, see Section
2
BELTS:
The Goodyear STPD 8mm belt is used on all
INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives, in the
following belt lengths:
140 & 144-ttooth
• Softail & Custom
• Dyna
• FX/FL Swingarm models
• Panhead, electric start and kick
• Knucklehead, electric start and kick
160-ttooth
• Extended Center Distance (XCD):
132-ttooth
• FXR
• Road King/FLT
One offset available:
1.00”
FX/FL SWINGARM
5-S
SPEED CONVERSION BELT DRIVES
16430, 16431, 16432
POLISHED BILLET PULLEY COVERS
KARATA offers polished billet pulley covers in two
distinctive styles, the ‘Hubcap’ and the ‘Smoothie’.
Front and rear pulley covers are sold individually
and are designed to fit a large variety of KARATA
engine and clutch pulleys. For complete, detailed
information on polished billet pulley covers, see
SECTION 4.
‘Smoothie’
Replacement
Components
Nine offsets available:
.250”, .500”, .750”, 1.000”,
1.250”, 1.437”, 1.500”, 1.750”, 2.000”
FX/FL SWINGARM BELT DRIVES
16464, 16465, 16466, 16467
Five offsets available:
.250”, .500”, .750”, 1.000”, 1.250”
PANHEAD BELT DRIVES
5-S
SPEED CONVERSION BELT DRIVES
16475, 16476, 16477
Three offsets available:
1.000”, 1.437”, 1.500”
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
FXR BELT DRIVES
16453, 16454
Rear Belt
Drives
DYNA BELT DRIVES
16446, 16447, 16448
16437, 16438, 16439
One offset available:
1.00” (engine and transmission offset)
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
‘Hubcap’
Replacement
Pulleys
Nine offsets available:
.250”, .500”, .750”, 1.000”,
1.250”, 1.437”, 1.500”, 1.750”, 2.000”
OUTBOARD BEARING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support systems
are offered as optional accessories for 3” and
4” INTIMIDATOR belt drives. Any INTIMIDATOR
belt drive can be outfitted with the outboard
bearing support system regardless of manufacture date.
For complete, detailed information on outboard
bearing support systems, see SECTION 2.
SPARES AND REBUILD PARTS
All components used in KARATA INTIMIDATOR
SERIES belt drives are available separately.
Pulleys, motor plates, belts, bearings, bolts,
miscellaneous hardware and more, are in stock
at all times. For complete, detailed information
on spares and rebuild parts, see SECTION 9.
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
OFFSET MOTOR PLATES
Many INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives can
be ordered with offset motor plates. Each offset is
machined into the plate itself, which provides superior strength and versatility. For complete, detailed
information on offset motor plates, see SECTION 4.
SOFTAIL & CUSTOM BELT DRIVES
16401, 16404, 16407,16435
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Piranha
Klutches
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - BIG DOG
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
BY
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
KARATA
INTRODUCING THE BIG DOG INTIMIDATOR SERIES
BELT DRIVES WITH ONE-PIECE BILLET MOTOR PLATE
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
N
SOO A T E D
IT
E IM
TO B NEVER
BUT A T E D ! ! !
IC
DUPL
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
1-06
Close-up detail of starter location
and hidden ring gear design.
All BIG DOG INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives
PIECE billet aluminum motor plate with a
feature a ONE-P
show polished finish. A Piranha Jr. Klutch is included
with all 2.5”, 3” and 4” kits, as well as front and rear
pulley covers in either ‘Smoothie’ or ‘Hubcap’ styles.
All 5” kits include the larger Piranha Klutch and KARATA’S innovative outboard bearing support system
(instead of pulley covers). The outboard bearing support system is available separately for 2.5”, 3” and 4”
kits.
Because KARATA innovates, we know it is only a
matter of time before our competition imitates us.
But don’t be fooled! Unlike many of our competitors whose belt drive kits come from overseas, all
KARATA belt drive kits and components are MADE
IN THE USA by AMERICAN WORKERS.
KARATA, OFTEN IMITATED NEVER DUPLICATED!
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Two versions of this awesome new INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drive are available allowing
fitment to BIG DOG models with either 250 or 300-series rear tires, specifically: Chopper, Mastiff
9 models that run
and Bulldog models which run a 250-sseries rear tire, Pit Bull, Ridgeback and K-9
a 300-sseries rear tire.
Custom builders can now use the new Baker
DSSC system in their designs without having
to give up the traditional in-your-face styling
that only an open primary belt drive can provide. And there’s nothing more in-your-face
than the new KARATA BIG DOG INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drives.
Replacement
Pulleys
With this new addition to the KARATA lineup, a
new 2.5” belt is the fourth size to be included in
the INTIMIDATOR SERIES family. Now you can
choose between 2.5”, 3”, 4” and 5”.
Replacement
Components
The absolute latest and most radical primary belt drive from KARATA is the BIG DOG INTIMIDATOR
SERIES . Built especially for BIG DOG’S 250 and 300-series wide tire motorcycles that use Baker
Drivetrain’s new Drop Starter Slam Clutch (DSSC) system. The result is a bold, new INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive that allows the new
Baker DSSC system to be used with an open primary belt drive for true performance and ultimate looks!
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
THE KARATA ® INTIMIDATOR SERIES ®
DOES IT AGAIN!
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - BIG DOG
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - BIG DOG
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1-08
K
ARATA INNOVATION
BIG DOG PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
2.5”, 3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE (RSD)
THE MOST INNOVATIVE INTIMIDATOR SERIES
PRIMARY BELT DRIVE YET!!!
The belt drive that started it all, the awesome
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES continues to lead
the way with the new BIG DOG INTIMIDATOR
SERIES
SIZE, SELECTION & FITMENT
Available in four sizes, in Right side Drive ONLY
are the massive 5”, beefy 4”, traditional 3” and
a new, slim 2.5”. These belt drives are designed
to fit specific Big Dog models from 2005-up that
use Baker Drivetrain’s new Drop Starter Slam
Clutch (DSSC) system with either 250 or 300series rear tires.
Our new INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives are
designed for 2005-up BIG DOG Chopper,
Mastiff and Bulldog models with 250-series
k
rear tires and also 2005-up Pit Bull, Ridgeback
and K-9
9 models with 300-series rear tires.
For custom motorcycles able to use the Baker
Drivetrain Drop Starter Slam Clutch (DSSC) system, this INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drive is the only choice.
Proudly
Made In The USA
By American Workers!
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE APPLICATIONS
KARATA is the first manufacturer in the industry
to offer a dedicated family of belt drives specifically for custom motorcycles using Right Side
Drive (RSD) transmissions.
Look closely, and you’ll see that all INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives that are for RSD
applications feature a uniquely-machined
motor plate that has no drive belt/chain cut
outs. This feature allows for even greater
strength and rigidity in addition to setting a
new design standard for the industry.
All BIG DOG INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
PIECE billet aluminum
drives feature a ONE-P
motor plate with a show polished finish. A
Piranha Jr. Klutch is included with all 2.5”, 3”
and 4” kits, as well as front and rear pulley covers in either ‘Smoothie’ or ‘Hubcap’ styles. All
5” kits include the larger Piranha Klutch and
KARATA’S innovative outboard bearing support
system (instead of pulley covers). The outboard
bearing support system is available separately
for 2.5”, 3” and 4” kits. See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard bearing support systems.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - BIG DOG
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE (RSD) KITS
16509 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive with
40088 ‘Smoothie’ front pulley cover and 40090 ‘Smoothie’ rear pulley cover
Soon To Be IMITATED
But NEVER Duplicated!
39010 INTIMIDATOR SERIES MOTOR PLATE
01, 1650
05, 1650
09, 16513
used in belt drive kits 1650
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
ELECTRIC START
Piranha
Klutches
Rear Belt
Drives
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Right Side Drive primary belt drive
kits use dedicated RSD motor
plates that feature no cut outs on
the rear of the plate for the drive
belt or chain. This unique feature
is another KARATA INNOVATION.
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
K ARATA INNOVATION
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
2005-u
up Big Dog Chopper, Mastiff
and Bulldog models
with 250-sseries rear tire
Right Side Drive
16501
2.5”
16505
3”
16509
4”
16513
5”
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
2005-u
up Big Dog Pit Bull,
Ridgeback and K-9
9 models
with 300-sseries rear tire
Right Side Drive
16500
2.5”
16504
3”
16508
4”
16512
5”
Right Side Drive
plate has no chain/belt cut outs
39009 INTIMIDATOR SERIES MOTOR PLATE
00 1650
04, 1650
08, 16512
used in belt drive kits 1650
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - SOFTAIL
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
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SOFTAIL PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE & RIGHT SIDE DRIVE (RSD)
THE ONE AND ONLY INTIMIDATOR
The belt drive that started it all, the awesome
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES is bigger, badder
and better than ever.
SIZE, SELECTION & FITMENT
Available in three sizes, massive 5”, beefy 4”
and traditional 3” these belt drives are
designed to fit Evolution and Twin Cam Softail
models from 1986 to present (1986-1989 models available in 3” only).
For custom motorcycles based on Softail-style
frames or Rigid frames that use Softail-style
components, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary
belt drive is the only choice.
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE APPLICATIONS
KARATA is the first manufacturer in the industry
to offer a dedicated family of Softail/Custom
belt drives specifically for custom motorcycles
using Right Side Drive (RSD) transmissions.
Look closely, and you’ll see that all INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drives that are for RSD applications feature a uniquely-machined motor plate
that has no drive belt/chain cut outs. This feature
allows for even greater strength and rigidity in
addition to setting a new design standard for the
industry.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - SOFTAIL
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
KITS1990-uup Softail models
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
3”
4”
5”
1986-8
89 Softail models
16435
3.00”
SEE SECTION 4 FOR DETAILS
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16407 INTIMIDATOR 5.0” primary belt drive with
16120 outer bearing support system
Rear Belt
Drives
Offse
ets
from .250
0” to
2.0
000” available
e!
Se
ee Se
ection 4 for
de
etails.
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE (RSD) KITS
1990-u
up Softail models
Right Side Drive
16402
3”
16405
4”
16408
5”
Replacement
Components
Right Side Drive
no cut outs
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Left Side Drive
with cut outs
16404 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive with optional
40088 ‘Smoothie’ front pulley cover & 40090 ‘Smoothie’ rear pulley cover
Replacement
Pulleys
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Right Side Drive primary belt drive
kits use dedicated RSD motor
plates that feature no cut outs on
the rear of the plate for the drive
belt or chain. This unique feature
is another KARATA INNOVATION.
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Piranha
Klutches
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
primary belt drive kits listed
above can be ordered with offset
motor plates.
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
16401
16404
16407
16401 & 16435 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40096 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover & 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - SOFTAIL XCD
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
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Extended Center Distance belt drives have
195” longer than stock!
a center distance 3.21
EXTENDED CENTER DISTANCE (XCD) PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE & RIGHT SIDE DRIVE (RSD)
THE ULTIMATE CUSTOM BELT DRIVE!
Karata’s latest INNOVATION in primary belt
drives is also the ULTIMATE belt drive for exotic
custom motorcycles. The INTIMIDATOR XCD
Extended Center Distance belt drive features a
center distance that is 3.2195” longer than the
standard INTIMIDATOR SERIES Softail belt
drives.
The INTIMIDATOR XCD is designed specifically
for custom frames with extended powertrain
mounts, and is available in standard Left-Side
Drive and Right Side Drive (RSD). The INTIMIDATOR XCD will NOT work on stock motorcycles or
custom motorcycles with stock-style frames.
SIZE, SELECTION & FITMENT
Available in three sizes, massive 5”, beefy 4”
and traditional 3” these belt drives are
designed to fit Evolution and Twin Cam Softail
models.
For custom motorcycles based on Softail-style
frames or Rigid frames that use Softail-style
components, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary
belt drive is the only choice.
XCD OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE APPLICATIONS
KARATA is the first manufacturer in the industry
to offer a dedicated family of Softail/Custom
belt drives specifically for custom motorcycles
using Right Side Drive (RSD) transmissions.
Look close, and you’ll see that all INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drives that are for RSD
applications feature a uniquely-machined
motor plate that has no drive belt/chain cut
outs. This feature allows for even greater
strength and rigidity in addition to setting a
new design standard for the industry.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - SOFTAIL XCD
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
1990-u
up Softail models
Extended Center Distance
16410
3”
16413
4”
16416
5”
SEE SECTION 4 FOR DETAILS
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE (RSD) KITS
Replacement
Components
Right Side Drive
no cut outs
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Left Side Drive
with cut outs
16413 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” Extended Center Distance (XCD) primary belt drive with
16165XCD outer bearing support system
Replacement
Pulleys
1990-u
up Softail models,
Extended Center Distance,
Right Side Drive
16411
3”
16414
4”
16417
5”
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Right Side Drive primary belt drive
kits use dedicated RSD motor
plates that feature no cut outs on
the rear of the plate for the drive
belt or chain. This unique feature
is another KARATA INNOVATION.
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Rear Belt
Drives
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16416 INTIMIDATOR 5.0” Extended Center Distance (XCD) primary belt drive with
16165XCD outer bearing support system
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Piranha
Klutches
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Extended Center Distance (XCD)
primary belt drive kits listed
above can be ordered with .500”
offset motor plates.
16410 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” Extended Center Distance (XCD) primary belt drive with
40096 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cove and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
1-13
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1-14
TWIN CAM SOFTAIL & EVOLUTION DYNA PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE WIDE TIRE SOLUTIONS
TWIN CAM SOFTAIL WIDE TIRE SOLUTIONS
FOR MODELS USING PAUL YAFFE ORIGINALS &
PERFORMANCE MACHINE OFFSET KITS
KARATA’S continuing commitment to innovation has resulted in the design and manufacture
of INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives for
use with many of today’s most popular wide tire
conversion kits. Dedicated INTIMIDATOR
SERIES motor plates are available for 2000-up
Twin Cam Softail models equipped with wide
tire kits from Paul Yaffe Originals and
Performance Machine, for 2002-up Dyna models and Arlen Ness Y2K motorcycles using a
1993-2001 Dyna-style transmission.
SIZE, SELECTION & FITMENT
With Performance Machine’s wide tire kit, the
primary is offset 1” outboard. KARATA manufactures a special INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor
plate that has a 1”offset at the engine and
transmission. Paul Yaffe Originals’ wide tire kit
moves the primary outboard 45mm (1.770”).
KARATA’S INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor plate for
this application has a massive 45mm offset at
the engine and transmission.
Likewise, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor plate
for 2002-up Dyna models and the Ness Y2K
Dyna chassis also features a 1-inch engine and
transmission offset.
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Piranha
Klutches
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
39006 INTIMIDATOR SERIES MOTOR PLATE
used in belt drive kits 16425, 16426, 16427 for PM wide tire kits
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
BILLET
Rear Belt
Drives
Dyna models with
1”/1” engine/transmission offset
2002-u
up Dyna transmission
16446
3”
16447
4”
16448
5”
1
PIECE
BILLET
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
3900 7 INTIMIDATOR SERIES MOTOR PLATE
0, 16421, 16422 for PYO wide tire kits
used in belt drive kits 16420
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Arlen Ness Y2K models with
1”/1” engine/transmission offset
1993-2
2001 Dyna transmission
16437
3”
16438
4”
16439
5”
1
PIECE
1
PIECE
BILLET
390
014/390
015 INTIMIDATOR SERIES MOTOR PLATE
used in belt drive kits for 2002-up Dyna and Ness Y2K models
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
2000-u
up Softail models
with Paul Yaffe Originals
45mm/45mm
engine/transmission offset
16420
3”
16421
4”
16422
5”
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
2000-u
up Softail models
with Performance Machine 1”/1”
engine/transmission offset
16425
3”
16426
4”
16427
5”
1-15
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - DYNA
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1-16
DYNA PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE
SIZE, SELECTION & FITMENT
Available in three sizes, massive 5”, beefy 4”
and traditional 3” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt
drives are designed to fit Evolution and Twin
Cam Dyna models from 1993 to present.
For custom motorcycles based on Dyna-style
frames, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drive is the only choice.
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
WIDE TIRE APPLICATIONS
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES Dyna primary belt
drive kits are available with non-offset motor
plates for 1993-2001 models and for 2002-up
models and for and custom motorcycles that use
Dyna-style frames.
For 1993-2001 and 2002-up models and custom
motorcycles that use wide-tire Dyna-style
frames, KARATA offers a billet motor plate with a
1.00” offset at the engine AND transmission. And
for the ultimate in custom, Right Side Drive Dyna
kits for 1993-2001 models are now available!
The outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
This added support boss is a standard feature on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES Dyna
motor plates. It adds additional support
for the transmission and is a KARATA
exclusive.
Dyna motor plate with 1.00”
engine and transmission offset
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - DYNA
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
WITH 1.00” OFFSET
Rear Belt
Drives
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16442 & 16445 INTIMIDATOR 5.0” primary belt drive with
16120 outer bearing support system
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE (RSD) KITS
1993-2
2001 Dyna models
Right Side Drive
16440A
3”
16441A
4”
16442A
5”
Replacement
Components
Right Side Drive
no cut outs
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Left Side Drive
with cut outs
16441 & 16444 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive with optional
40088 ‘Smoothie’ front pulley cover and 40090 ‘Smoothie’ rear pulley cover
Replacement
Pulleys
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Right Side Drive primary belt drive
kits use dedicated RSD motor
plates that feature no cut outs on
the rear of the plate for the drive
belt or chain. This unique feature
is another KARATA INNOVATION.
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
1993-2
2001 Dyna models
16437
3”
16438
4”
16439
5”
2002-u
up Dyna models
1.00” Engine & Transmission offset
16446
3”
16447
4”
16448
5”
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Dyna belt drives listed above useoffset motor plates that feature a
1.00” offset at the engine and
transmission.
SEE SECTION 4 FOR DETAILS
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Piranha
Klutches
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
1993-2
2001 Dyna models
16440
3”
16441
4”
16442
5”
2002-u
up Dyna models
16443
3”
16444
4”
16445
5”
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Dyna belt drives listed above use
non-offset motor plates only.
16440 & 16443 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40096 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
1-17
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - FXR
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
FXR PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
SIZE, SELECTION & FITMENT
Not just for Softail and Dyna models, INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives are available for
FXR models in two sizes: beefy 4” and traditional 3”. These belt drives are designed to fit
Evolution FXR models from 1990-up.
Replacement
Pulleys
For custom motorcycles based on FXR-style
frames or special frames that use FXR-style
components, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary
belt drive is the only choice.
WIDE TIRE APPLICATIONS
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES FXR primary belt
drive kits are available with non-offset motor
plates for 1990-up models and custom motorcycles that use FXR-style frames.
For wide-tire applications, KARATA offers a onepiece billet motor plate with a 1.00” offset.
Modification of the transmission case and
swingarm may be required, depending on the
frame manufacturer.
Replacement
Components
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is an
ideal option for INTIMIDATOR SERIES 3” and 4”
belt drives.
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
FXR motor plate with 1.00”
engine and transmission offset
1-18
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - FXR
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
1990-u
up FXR models
16450
3”
16451
4”
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
WITH 1.00” OFFSET
1990-u
up FXR models
1.00” Engine offset
16453
3”
16454
4”
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
16450 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
FXR belt drives listed above use1.000” engine offset motor
plates.
SEE SECTION 4 FOR DETAILS
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Rear Belt
Drives
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16451INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive with
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Piranha
Klutches
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
FXR belt drives listed above use
non-offset motor plates only.
16450 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive without
pulley covers or outboard bearing support system
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - ROAD KING/FLT
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1-20
ROAD KING/FLT PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE
SIZE, SELECTION & FITMENT
Not just for Softail and Dyna models, INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives are available for
Road King/FLT models in two sizes, beefy 4”
and traditional 3”. These belt drives are
designed to fit Evolution and Twin Cam Road
King/FLT models from 1994-present.
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is an
ideal option for INTIMIDATOR SERIES 3” and 4”
belt drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
DEDICATED ROAD KING/FLT DESIGN
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES Road King/FLT
primary belt drive kits are available with motor
plates specifically designed for Road King/FLT
models.
To allow the continued use of floorboards and
OEM foot controls, KARATA has machined a bushing boss into the INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor
plate to allow use of the OEM foot shifter. This
innovation is another example of KARATA’S commitment to designing and manufacturing the
widest selection of primary belt drives available.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - ROAD KING/FLT
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
2002-u
up Road King/FLT models
16459
3”
16460
4”
1994-2
2001 Road King/FLT models
16457
3”
16458
4”
KARATA’S INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor
plate for FLT and Road King models
was designed SPECIFICALLY for these
bikkes. At KARATA, we pride ourselves
on having one of the largest modelspecific product l ines in the business!
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
16459 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Rear Belt
Drives
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16460INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive with
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Piranha
Klutches
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
Road King/FLT belt drives listed
above use non-offset motor plates
only.
16459 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive without
pulley covers or outboard bearing support system
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - FX/FL 5-SPEED CONVERSION
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1-22
SHOVELHEAD/EVOLUTION 4-SPEED SWING ARM FRAME PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE - SOFTAIL 5-SPEED CONVERSION
CONVERT ANY 1970-1
1984 FX/FL 4-S
SPEED
MODEL TO A SOFTAIL 5-S
SPEED
KARATA’S INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drives are designed to work on Big Twin models
from 1936 to present. Not just for Softails,
INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives for Shovelhead
(and early Evolution FX) models offer a wide
selection for upgrading classic 4-speed FX/FL
models.
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
Available in three sizes, massive 5”, beefy 4”
and traditional 3”, this innovative INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive converts any 19701984 FX/FL 4-speed swingarm model to accept
a 1990-1999 Softail-style 5-speed transmission. This combination installs in the 4-speed
swingarm frame with only a slight modification
to the transmission case and provides a perfect
upgrade to the traditional 4-speed swingarm
frame.
CUSTOM OPTIONS FOR CUSTOM BIKES
INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives
#16430 - 16432 (listed on page 1-19) are
designed for custom motorcycles that use OEM
or aftermarket 4-speed-style frames or Rigid
frames that use ratchet-top 4-speed transmissions. For 1990-1999 Softail transmission conversions, many aftermarket Softail and rigid
frames can be used.
For custom motorcycles that use aftermarket 4speed-style frames or Rigid frames that use ratchettop 4-speed transmissions, this INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive offers new options for
custom motorcycle design.
Regardless of which transmission option you
choose, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drives offer new options for custom motorcycle
design.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - FX/FL 5-SPEED CONVERSION
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
1970-1
1984 4-sspeed FX/FL
swingarm models - Conversion to
1990-1
1999 Softail transmission
16430
3”
16431
4”
16432
5”
SEE SECTION 4 FOR DETAILS
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16432 INTIMIDATOR 5.0” primary belt drive with
16120 outer bearing support system
Replacement
Pulleys
16431 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive with optional
40088 ‘Smoothie’ front pulley cover and 40090 ‘Smoothie’ rear pulley cover
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Rear Belt
Drives
Offse
ets
from .250
0” to
2.0
000” available
e!
Se
ee Se
ection 4 for
de
etails.
This special INTIMIDATOR SERIES
motor plate allows a 1990-1999
Softail 5-speed transmission to be
installed in a 4-speed FX-style
frame. Only 3 of the 4 mounting
bolts are used to secure the motor
plate to the transmission, and a
special cut out on the back of the
plate provides swingarm clearance.
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Piranha
Klutches
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
primary belt drive kits listed
above can be ordered with offset
motor plates.
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Replacement
Components
Swingarm pivot tube
cut-out on motor plate
16430 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40096 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40099 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
1-23
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - FX/FL 4-SPEED/5-IN-4
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1-24
SHOVELHEAD/EARLY EVOLUTION FX/FL PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE - 4-SPEED & 5-IN-4 TRANSMISSIONS
1970-1
1984 FX/FL 4-S
SPEED MODELS WITH
1973-1
1978 4-S
SPEEDS OR AFTERMARKET
5-IIN-4
4 TRANSMISSIONS
Any 1970-1984 FX/FL 4-speed swingarm model
can be fitted with a KARATA INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive. These belt drives are
available for motorcycles running either 19731978 Ratchet Top 4-speeds or 5-in-4 transmission conversions and are available in two sizes,
beefy 4” and traditional 3”.
CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
For custom motorcycles that use aftermarket 4speed-style frames or Rigid frames that use
ratchet-top 4-speed or aftermarket 5-in-4 transmissions, this INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary
belt drive is a perfect choice.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - FX/FL 4-SPEED/5-IN-4
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
1970-1
1984 4-sspeed FX/FL models
with 1973-1
1978 Ratchet Top 4speed transmission
16464
3”
16465
4”
16465 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive without
front pulley cover - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Offse
ets
from .250
0” to
1.250
0” available
e!
Se
ee Se
ection XX for
de
etails.
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
16464 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive without
front or rear pulley cover - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Rear Belt
Drives
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
SEE SECTION 4 FOR DETAILS
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
The KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES
primary belt drive kits listed
above can be ordered with offset
motor plates.
Piranha
Klutches
1970-1
1984 4-sspeed FX/FL models
with aftermarket 5-iin-4
4 transmission
16466
3”
16467
4”
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
KARATA’S INTIMIDATOR SERIES
belt drives give you options.
Whether you run a ratchet-tt op
4-sspeed or a 5-iin-4
4 transmission,
KARATA has you covered!
16466 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40095 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
1-25
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - PANHEAD, ELECTRIC START
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1-26
PANHEAD, ELECTRIC START PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE - 4-SPEED & SOFTAIL 5-SPEED CONVERSION
CONVERT ANY 1955-1
1969 FX/FL 4-S
SPEED
MODEL TO A SOFTAIL 5-S
SPEED
KARATA’S INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drives are designed to work on Big Twin models
from 1936 to present. Not just for Softails,
INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives for Panhead
and Shovelhead models offer a wide selection
for upgrading classic 4-speed FX/FL models.
Available in three sizes, massive 5”, beefy 4”
and traditional 3”, this innovative INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive converts any 19551969 FX/FL 4-speed with either a rigid frame or
swingarm frame to accept a 1990-1999 Softailstyle 5-speed transmission. This combination
installs in the 4-speed swingarm frame with
only a slight modification to the transmission
case. Rigid frame applications require no modifications, but a Paughco transmission plate is
necessary.
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” drives.
See Section 2 for complete details on outboard
bearing support systems.
1955-1
1969 FX/FL 4-S
SPEED MODELS WITH
4-S
SPEED OR AFTERMARKET
5-IIN-4
4 TRANSMISSIONS
Any 1955-1969 FX/FL 4-speed swingarm model
can be fitted with a KARATA INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive. These belt drives are
available for motorcycles running either 19731978 Ratchet Top 4-speeds or 5-in-4 transmission conversions and are available in two sizes,
beefy 4” and traditional 3”.
CUSTOM OPTIONS FOR CUSTOM BIKES
INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives
#16471 - 16477 are designed for custom motorcycles that use aftermarket 4-speed-style
frames or rigid frames that use ratchet-top 4speed transmissions. For 1990-1999 Softail
transmission conversions, many aftermarket
Softail and rigid frames can be used.
Regardless of which transmission option you
choose, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drives offer new options for custom motorcycle
design.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - PANHEAD, ELECTRIC START
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
1955-1
1964 4-sspeed Panhead &
1965-1
1969 4-sspeed Shovelhead
FX/FL models with 1973-1
1978
Ratchet Top 4-sspeed transmission
16471
3”
16472
4”
Rear Belt
Drives
1955-1
1964 4-sspeed Panhead &
1965-1
1969 4-sspeed Shovelhead
FX/FL models - Swing arm frame
Conversion to 1990-1
1999 Softail
transmission
16478
3”
16479
4”
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drive kits 16475,
16476, 16477, 16478, 16479 can
be ordered with offset motor
plates.
16472 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive without
front pulley cover - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
SEE SECTION 4 FOR DETAILS
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16476 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive without
front or rear pulley covers - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
1955-1
1964 4-sspeed Panhead &
1965-1
1969 4-sspeed Shovelhead
FX/FL models - Rigid frame
Conversion to 1990-1
1999 Softail
transmission
16475
3”
16476
4”
16477
5”
Piranha
Klutches
1955-1
1964 4-sspeed Panhead &
1965-1
1969 4-sspeed Shovelhead
FX/FL models with aftermarket
5-iin-4
4 transmission
16473
3”
16474
4”
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Offse
ets in
1.0
000”, 1.437”
and 1.50
00”
available
e! Se
ee Se
ection
4 for de
etails.
16471INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40095 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - KNUCKLEHEAD, ELECTRIC START
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
KNUCKLEHEAD, ELECTRIC START PRIMARY BELT DRIVES
3”, 4” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE 4-SPEED, 5-IN-4 & SOFTAIL 5-SPEED CONVERSION
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
CONVERT ANY 1936-1
1954 FX/FL 4-S
SPEED
MODEL TO A SOFTAIL 5-S
SPEED
KARATA’S INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drives are designed to work on Big Twin models
from 1936 to present. Not just for Softails,
INTIMIDATOR SERIES
belt
drives
for
Knucklehead models offer a wide selection for
customizing classic 4-speed FX/FL models.
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Available in two sizes, beefy 4” and traditional
3”, this innovative INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drive converts any 1936-1954 FX/FL
4-speed with rigid frame to accept a 1990-1999
Softail-style 5-speed transmission. This combination installs in the 4-speed swingarm frame
with only a slight modification to the transmission case. Rigid frame applications require no
modifications, but a Paughco transmission
plate is necessary.
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is an
ideal option for INTIMIDATOR SERIES 3” and 4”
belt drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
1-28 bearing support systems.
1936-1
1954 FX/FL 4-S
SPEED MODELS WITH
4-S
SPEED OR AFTERMARKET
5-IIN-4
4 TRANSMISSIONS
Any 1936-1954 FX/FL 4-speed swingarm model
can be fitted with a KARATA INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive. These belt drives are
available for motorcycles running either 19731978 Ratchet Top 4-speeds or 5-in-4 transmission conversions and are available in two sizes,
beefy 4” and traditional 3”.
CUSTOM OPTIONS FOR CUSTOM BIKES
INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives
#16480-16485 are designed for custom motorcycles that use aftermarket 4-speed-style
frames or Rigid frames that use ratchet-top 4speed transmissions. For 1990-1999 Softail
transmission conversions, many aftermarket
Softail and rigid frames can be used.
Regardless of which transmission option you
choose, the INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt
drives offer new options for custom motorcycle
design.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - KNUCKLEHEAD, ELECTRIC START
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
1936-1
1954 4-sspeed Knucklehead
FX/FL models with 1973-1
1978
Ratchet Top 4-sspeed transmission
16480
3”
16481
4”
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
16483 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive without
front pulley covers - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Rear Belt
Drives
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16485 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive without
front or rear pulley covers - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
1936-1
1954 4-sspeed Knucklehead
FX/FL models - Rigid frame
Conversion to 1990-1
1999 Softail
transmission
16484
3”
16485
4”
Piranha
Klutches
1936-1
1954 4-sspeed Knucklehead
FX/FL models with aftermarket
5-iin-4
4 transmission
16482
3”
16483
4”
16480INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40095 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
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INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - KICK START
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
PANHEAD, SHOVELHEAD, EVOLUTION KICK START
PRIMARY BELT DRIVES, 3”, 4”, 5” WIDTHS
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE 4-SPEED & 5-SPEED CONVERSION
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
INTIMIDATOR SERIES KICK-S
START ONLY
EARLY EVOLUTION FX,
SHOVELHEAD & PANHEAD
Designed for motorcycles with kick-start ONLY.
These INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives
will work on Big Twin and Custom models from
1955-up with kick-start, and offer 3 transmission options.
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
CONVERT ANY 1955-1
1969 FX/FL 4-S
SPEED
MODEL TO A SOFTAIL 5-S
SPEED
Available in three sizes, massive 5”, beefy 4”
and traditional 3”, this innovative INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive converts any 19551969 FX/FL 4-speed with rigid frame to accept a
1990-1999 Softail-style 5-speed transmission.
This combination installs in the 4-speed
swingarm frame with only a slight modification
to the transmission case. Rigid frame applications require no modifications, but a Paughco
transmission plate is necessary.
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
OPTIONS
KARATA’S outboard bearing support system can
be used on all INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
that accept 1990-up transmissions.
The outboard bearing support system is included with all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives
and is an ideal option for 3” and 4” drives.
See SECTION 2 for complete details on outboard
1-30 bearing support systems.
1970-1
1984 & 1955-1
1969
FX/FL 4-S
SPEED MODELS WITH 4-S
SPEED OR
AFTERMARKET 5-IIN-4
4 TRANSMISSIONS
Any 1970-1984 FX/FL 4-speed swingarm model
can be fitted with a KARATA INTIMIDATOR
SERIES primary belt drive. These belt drives are
available for motorcycles running either 19731978 Ratchet Top 4-speeds or 5-in-4 transmission conversions and are available in two sizes,
beefy 4” and traditional 3”.
CUSTOM OPTIONS FOR CUSTOM BIKES
INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives
#16489 - 16498 are designed for custom motorcycles that use aftermarket 4-speed-style
frames or rigid frames that use ratchet-top 4speed transmissions. For 1990-1999 Softail
transmission conversions, many aftermarket
Softail and rigid frames can be used.
Regardless of which transmission option you
choose, the kick-start INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary belt drives offer new options for custom
motorcycle design.
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
INTIMIDATOR SERIES PRIMARY BELT DRIVES - KICK START
LEFT-SIDE DRIVE KITS
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
1970-u
up 4-sspeed FX/FL models
Ratchet Top 4-sspeed transmission
16489
3”
16490
4”
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
16490 INTIMIDATOR 4.0” primary belt drive without
front pulley cover - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Rear Belt
Drives
1955-1
1964 4-sspeed Panhead &
1965-1
1969 4-sspeed Shovelhead
FX/FL models - Rigid frame
Conversion to 1990-1
1999 Softail
transmission
16496
3”
16497
4”
16498
5”
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Replacement
Components
Replacement
Pulleys
16489 INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive without
front or rear pulley covers - See Section 4 for front pulley covers
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
1955-1
1964 4-sspeed Panhead &
1965-1
1969 4-sspeed Shovelhead
FX/FL models with 1973-1
1978
Ratchet Top 4-sspeed transmission
16494
3”
16495
4”
Piranha
Klutches
1970-u
up 4-sspeed FX/FL models
Conversion to 1990-1
1999 Softail
transmission
16491
3”
16492
4”
16493
5”
16489INTIMIDATOR 3.0” primary belt drive with optional
40097 ‘Hubcap’ front pulley cover and 40095 ‘Hubcap’ rear pulley cover
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Outboard Bearing Support
Systems
OUTBOARD BEARING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
WHY USE AN OUTBOARD
BEARING SUPPORT?
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Pulley alignment is absolutely crucial to proper performance and long life of ANY belt drive. When
both pulleys are in alignment, the belt tracks straight, runs cool and performs optimally. ANY sort
of pulley misalignment will shorten component
life and potentially lead to disastrous results.
Piranha
Klutches
Ideally, the centerlines of both pullies should be
parallell to each other as shown in Figure 1. This
condition allows the belt to run true, free of any
binding or misalignment.
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
FIGURE 2: Improperly-aligned pulleys will cause belt and
component failure
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
In cases of pulley misalignment, the pulleys can
either point in toward each other as shown in
Figure 2. or away from each other. Most common
is the type of misalignment shown in Figure 2, but
in either case it is easy to see how the belt will not
run true and will either want to jump off the pulleys or track inward toward the engine. The result
is the same in both cases, belt life is shortened
and the potential for component failure is likely.
KARATA INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives are
designed with massive billet aluminum motor
plates that connect the engine and transmission
together. Although the close-tolerance machining of each INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor plate
ensures perfect alignment of the engine and
transmission, there are many other factors that
can cause problems.
Tolerances in frame construction, engine and transmission case machining and a host of other variables can all combine to create a cumulative error in pulley alignment. This is where the KARATA
Outboard Bearing Support System does its magic.
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
2-02
FIGURE 1: Ideal pulley alignment assures proper belt
function and optimum performance.
FIGURE 3: With a KARATA outboard bearing suppory ststem, the
pulleys are locked in place with no movement possible.
Because all motorcycle models use specific center distances between the engine’s sprocket
shaft and the transmission’s mainshaft, every
INTIMIDATOR SERIES motor plate is machined
to these specific dimensions. As shown in
Figure 3, by adding outer bearing carriers to
each pulley that are tied together with a support
plate that has the exact same center distance as
the motor plate, the pulleys are now locked in
place and can NEVER MOVE.
Other manufacturers of outer bearing supports actually bolt their support plate to the motor plate,
assuming that this adds further strength. In truth, this is not the case. Once the pulleys are secured
with the outer support plate, they can never move. It is crucial to ensure that the center distance on
the support plate matches the motor plate, and KARATA’S state-of-the-art CNC machining centers
are accuate to within .0002”. No other belt drive manufacturer can match the precision, quality and
design innovation of KARATA and no other outboard bearing support works better and simpler.
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
KARATA’S outboard bearing support systems are sold as part of all 5” INTIMIDATOR SERIES primary
belt drives. They are also offered as optional accessories for the 3” and 4” INTIMIDATOR belt drives
and can be retrofitted to all 5-speed INTIMIDATOR SERIES belt drives ever made. Over 30 different
support plates are available for both Softail-style and FXR/FLT-style platforms, in addition to several cover options.
Simple installation and ease of servicing were
two of the key features designed into the KARATA
Outboard Bearing Support System. Installation
is literally as simple as removing the front pulley’s guide plate and replacing it with the bearing carrier.
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
INSTALLATION AND FEATURES OF
OUTBOARD BEARING SUPPORTS
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
OUTBOARD BEARING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
As with all KARATA belt drives, every component of the outboard bearing support system is
available individually for servicing and rebuild.
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
Replacement
Components
Once both bearing carriers are installed, the
center support plate slips in place completing
the installation. For future servicing, the outboard bearing support system can be removed
in whole or part in a manner of minutes.
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Rear Belt
Drives
All INTIMIDATOR SERIES rear pulleys are manufactured with the correct hole pattern for the
front and rear bearing carriers. However, some
earlier-generation rear pulleys were tapped
with different threads (10-32 instead of 1/4-20
which is now standard) and will require drilling
and re-threading of these holes. KARATA
includes the correct drill and tap in each outboard bearing support kit to allow the installer
to make this modification quickly and easily.
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OUTBOARD BEARING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Intimidator
Primary
Belt Drives
Outboard
Bearing
Supports
Piranha
Klutches
16110P plate only
16210P plate only
Softail/Dyna:
16115 kit
FXR/Road King: 16215 kit
16115P plate only
16215P plate only
Softail/Dyna:
16120 kit
FXR/Road King: 16220 kit
16120P plate only
16220P plate only
Softail/Dyna:
16121 kit
16121P plate only
FXR/Road King: 16221 kit
16221P plate only
Softail XCD:
16121XCD kit 16121XCDP plate only
Softail/Dyna:
16122 kit
FXR/Road King: 16222 kit
16122P plate only
16222P plate only
Softail/Dyna:
16123 kit
16123P plate only
FXR/Road King: 16223 kit
16223P plate only
Softail XCD:
16123XCD kit 16123XCDP plate only
Softail/Dyna:
16125 kit
FXR/Road King: 16225 kit
16125P plate only
16225P plate only
Softail/Dyna:
16126 kit
FXR/Road King: 16226 kit
Intimidator
Motor Plates
& Accessories
Softail/Dyna:
16110 kit
FXR/Road King: 16210 kit
Enclosed &
Open Primary
Belt Drives
Rear Belt
Drives
Replacement
Primary &
Rear Belts
Replacement
Pulleys
Replacement
Components
Terms &
Conditions
Of Sale
2-04
16126P plate only
16226P plate only
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